📱 Model features |
| Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 32GB) |
Model | iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | iPad mini 2 (WiFi 32GB) |
Other model names | iPad Mini 3 A1599 (Wi-Fi) | iPad mini 2 A1489 (WiFi) |
Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  (Global, International) |
Brand | Apple | Apple |
Release date | 10/16/2014 | 11/12/2013 |
Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in) | 134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in) |
Weight | 331 grams (11.59 ounces) | 331 grams (11.59 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System |
| Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 32GB) |
System version | iOS 8.0 | iOS 7.0 |
Firmware update | iOS 12 | iOS 12 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor |
| Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 32GB) |
Chipset | 64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm) | 64bit: Apple A7 APL0698 (28nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone ARM v8 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR G6430 MP4 | PowerVR G6430 MP4 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 32GB) |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR3 | 1GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 64GB (56GB available) | 32GB (26GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display |
| Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 32GB) |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 7.9" inches | 7.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels | 1536x2048 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 324 PPI | 324 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 32GB) |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | Not supported | Not supported |
Maximum Download / Upload | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Network technology | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera |
| Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 32GB) |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | 32mm lens | 33mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera |
| Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 32GB) |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.2 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x960 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 32GB) |
Loudspeaker | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, MOV | MP4, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, M4A |
🔌 Connectivity |
| Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 32GB) |
USB | USB 2.0 proprietary connector | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | Not supported | Not supported |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 32GB) |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Compass Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Not supported | Not supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 32GB) |
Battery type | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 6350 mAh | 6400 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | 10 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 32GB) |
Call control | Not supported | Not supported |
Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black on gray, White on silver, Gold • Oleophobic coating on Retina display • Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID) • Aluminium body • FaceTime • Siri natural language • iCloud cloud service • Twitter and Facebook • Lightning connector port • OpenGL ES 3.0 | • Colors: Black on slate, White on silver • Oleophobic coating on Retina display • Aluminium body • FaceTime • Siri natural language • iCloud cloud service • Twitter and Facebook • Lightning connector port • OpenGL ES 3.0 |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Apple iPad mini 3 (WiFi 64GB) | Apple iPad mini 2 (WiFi 32GB) |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |